Federal Government Shutdown Update

Federal Government Shutdown Update Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Southeastern Community Action Partnership (SCAP) has been directed to pause operations for programs funded through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), effective Monday, October 27. We understand this news may cause concern for the individuals, families, and communities we serve. While this pause is […]

Government Shutdown: SCAP Operations Update

Government Shutdown: SCAP Operations Update With the federal government shutdown now in effect, Southeastern Community Action Partnership and Community Action Agencies across North Carolina are working to protect essential services for the communities we serve. We recognize that this shutdown will likely disrupt critical programs that our individuals, families, seniors, and low-income households depend on—such […]

SCAP Leaders Earn National CCAP Credential

Kathleen Lowe Jacobs and Dr. Ericka J. Whitaker stand with attendee and award

SCAP Leaders Earn National CCAP Credential At Southeastern Community Action Partnership, leadership is more than a title—it’s a commitment to serving our community with passion, knowledge, and vision. That’s why we’re proud to share that Dr. Ericka J. Whitaker, CEO, and Kathleen Lowe Jacobs, CSBG Director, have both earned the Certified Community Action Professional (CCAP) […]

Request for Bid: Cloud Based Solutions for Assets and Maintenance Ticketing Software

Request for Bid: Cloud-Based Solutions for Assets and Maintenance Ticketing Software Date of Release of Bid Request: August 11, 2025 Bid Deadline: August 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Email: Cynthia Foskey foskeyc@scapnc.org Introduction: Southeastern Community Action Partnership (SCAP) is a federally funded nonprofit organization headquartered in Lumberton, NC. SCAP’s service area covers seven counties in […]

Open Interviews: Friday, Mar 7

Join Our Team! Open Interviews: Friday, Mar 7 Are you looking for a career that makes a difference? Southeastern Community Action Partnership is growing, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! On Friday, March 7, 2025, we’re hosting open interviews at Allenton Head Start Center from 10 AM to 2 PM. This […]

Update on SCAP Operations

Update on Southeastern Operations We want to provide clarity on today’s events and reassure our community that we are working diligently to address the impact of the recent federal funding pause. What Happened? On Monday evening, the Trump administration issued a memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announcing a temporary pause on […]

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing The Southeastern Community Action Partnership (SCAP) plans to apply for funding under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program for the upcoming program year, running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. A public hearing will be held on January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Facebook Live on our […]

FESS Success Story: Lauren Simmons

FESS Success Story: Lauren Simmons Enrollment Date: April 4, 2024 Location: Robeson County Lauren Simmons joined SCAP’s Family Empowerment Self-Sufficiency (FESS) Program with a clear vision: to build a better life for herself and her two young children. Balancing family responsibilities and career aspirations, she worked with her case manager, Mr. Dee Mitchell, to set […]

New Kitchen Appliances Dedicated to Mt. Olive HSC

New Kitchen Appliances Dedicated to Mt. Olive Head Start Center Whiteville, North Carolina – August 30, 2024 – The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation, LLC (ACP), in partnership with the North Carolina Columbus County Community Foundation, a leading nonprofit dedicated to empowering residents of underserved local communities by providing essential resources to improve their […]

CSBG: New Locations and Expanded Services!

Black family smiling, mom dad and daughter

New Locations and Expanded Services for Our CSBG Program! Exciting News! 🚨Our Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) program is growing! We’ve opened new offices and adjusted service times to serve you and our communities better. Whether you’re in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Pender, Robeson, or Scotland County, we’re here to help! 📍 New and Updated […]